West Hartford Police Release Results of Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

The West Hartford Police Department issued 643 distracted driving infractions during the enforcement campaign that took place during the month of April.

Police said that all of the offense included the use of an electronic device (e.g. cell phone and GPS) while driving and texting while driving.

Police also issued 43 infractions for other motor vehicle violations, including seatbelt, driving under suspension, no insurance, unregistered vehicles, and equipment.

The campaign was made possible with a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

West Hartford police officers conducted traffic enforcement details in all areas of town including major intersections on New Britain Ave, Farmington Ave, North and South Main St, Park Rd, and Albany Ave.

Officers also enforced distracted driving laws in several school zones in town. The officers used mobile patrols and used “spotter” officers to call out violations to other police officers stationed further down a street.

Police said the goal of the traffic details was to promote safe driving habits by enforcing the state’s distracted driving laws and they will continue working hard to make the streets safer for everyone.

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